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Lying Lips

Lying Lips

Excerpt
‎Each of verses 18-21 refers to some aspects of talking. The subject of hatred was introduced in verse 12, and in verse 18 another thought is added to the subject. When a person hates someone but tries not to show it he is often forced to lie. And hatred often leads to slandering the other who is despised. The second line in verse 18 begins with and rather than “but,” to show that the two thoughts of hatred and slander are not opposites. Such lying and slandering, born out of hatred, characterize a fool.

Buzzell, Sid S. Proverbs.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck. Vol. 1. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 927. Print.

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